Drug dealer sentenced to four years in prison

A drug dealer has been sentenced after police found large quantities of cocaine at his home in York.

Officers in the city acted on information provided by members of the public. In 2020 they conducted three separate warrants at the same address on Doherty Walk. Large amounts of cocaine and cannabis were located during these warrants.

Connor Harrison, 24, of York was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis. He pleaded guilty at York Crown Court where he was sentenced during a separate hearing to four years in prison.

PC Nicola Manning from the Neighbourhood Policing Team in Acomb said: “This is a positive result for the city of York as it has taken another drug dealer from the streets.

“It’s important that if there is an issue that is causing you concern you report it to the police and we will endeavour to act on the information provided.

“If you have any concerns or information about drugs in your community, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Reporting information about drugs-related crime

Anyone with any information is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Always dial 999 if an emergency response is required.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The signs of drug dealing can include:

Increased callers at a property at all times of the day or night

Increase in cars pulling up for short periods of time

Anti-social behaviour at a property

Not seeing the resident for long periods of time

Drug-related rubbish – small plastic bags, syringes

Windows covered or curtains closed for long periods

Get help for drug and alcohol addiction

North Yorkshire Rise – young people's specialist drug and alcohol service- freephone 08000 14 14 80 (option 2) – org.uk/service/nyrise/

North Yorkshire Horizons - adult specialist drug and alcohol service - freephone 08000 14 14 80 – org.uk/

Changing Lives - City of York Drug and Alcohol Service - 01904 464 680 - changing-lives.org.uk/services/drug-alcohol/york-drug-alcohol-support-services/ 

NHS - uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/

FRANK helpline and information - https://www.talktofrank.com/